Tips on maximizing points, miles, and rewards from 20+ years on the road and in the air!

I still remember watching a 60 Minutes episode when I was about 12 years old about a couple who discovered an incredible loophole, using credit cards to buy cashier’s checks, then using those checks to pay off the credit cards, all while earning millions of frequent flyer miles. Back then, no one was doing this. That story stayed with me and is probably the root of my obsession that’s lasted over two decades. My parents taught me early on to start building my credit smart using 0% interest cards, and that foundation launched a journey of traveling the world on points and miles.

One of my favorite trips? A 17-flight around-the-world adventure with a friend that cost just 217,000 miles and $400 – and six or seven of those flights were in business or first class. The final leg alone, first class on Japan Airlines from Tokyo to Chicago, cost me just 65,000 points for a flight that would have been over $10,000 if I’d paid cash.

For over 20 years, I’ve used credit card bonuses and everyday spending to explore dozens of countries for next to nothing. These strategies shaped how I travel and ultimately how I built this educational tour company. Ready to learn how you can do the same?